++ [ originally posted by Stuart ] ++
What is easier: converting a penalty or a tap in? Certainly the latter so if Del Piero's penalties shouldn't be included in goal per minute ratios then neither should Trezeguet's tap ins from five yards out. A goal is a goal, whether it be a penalty, a tap in, a one on one finish or a scud from outside the area, the difficulty level of goals doesn't have anything to do with goal per minute ratios.